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Are You a Context Clues Connoisseur?

Total questions: 24

Worksheet time: 12mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

He judiciously decided to take the main roads instead of the curvy side streets on this dark and rainy night.

a)

recklessly

b)

quickly

c)

cautiously

2.

The woman's garish outfit of pink, purple, and orange stood out in the midst of mourners wearing black and grey.

a)

bright, in poor taste

b)

expensive

c)

serious

3.

"Don't interrupt when I'm speaking," the teacher chided gently.

a)

complimented

b)

scolded

c)

shouted

4.

She looked at her enemy with such rancor, that if looks could kill, he would fall over dead.

a)

love

b)

adoration

c)

hatred

5.

The agile ballerina leaped and twirled effortlessly across the stage.

a)

athletic

b)

clumsy

c)

droopy

6.

The felon was convicted of the crime of grand larceny.

a)

judge

b)

policeman

c)

criminal

7.

The high school student was so inundated with homework, projects, and reports, he thought he'd never finish it all on time.

a)

organized

b)

overwhelmed

c)

relaxed

8.

After many attempts, she finally resolved to lose weight once and for all.

a)

was determined

b)

gave up

c)

waited

9.

In her saucy way, she tossed her hair back, looked him in the eye and challenged, "What are you going to do if I don't obey?"

a)

quiet

b)

bold

c)

shy

10.

She glared at him with such enmity, he knew that they would never be friends again.

a)

love

b)

understanding

c)

hatred

11.

Her anger over his lies languished as she calmed down and began to watch a movie to distract herself.

a)

became stronger

b)

decreased in intensity

c)

ignited

12.

The soldier valiantly protected the doorway against intruders so the woman and her child could escape safely.

a)

bravely

b)

indifferently

c)

cowardly

13.

The king's minions crowded around him, waiting for him to direct them to do various tasks.

a)

sisters

b)

advisors

c)

servants

14.

The actress was hailed for her convincing portrayal of the First Lady.

a)

insulted

b)

praised

c)

rained on

15.

The hurricane that occurred on her wedding day, was prophetic of the difficult marriage that followed.

a)

ignored

b)

caused

c)

predicted

16.

From the vantage point of her seat, she could see all of the action on the stage.

a)

place with a good view

b)

place with an obstructed view

c)

last seats in the row

17.

The spy was convicted of treason against his country, and he was sentenced to death.

a)

robbery

b)

disloyalty

c)

misdemeanor

18.

The seagull was a welcome sight for the people aboard the boat, for it was a harbinger that they were approaching land.

a)

indication

b)

pet

c)

dream

19.

The need for rain was creating a dire situation, with people dying from dehydration and crops withering.

a)

terrible

b)

surprising

c)

heated

20.

The burglar's stealthy movements allowed him to sneak through the house without setting off the alarm.

a)

turbulent

b)

jerky

c)

sneaky

21.

The laughter of multitudinous pre-schoolers echoed throughout the hallways.

a)

few

b)

numerous

c)

young

22.

After a night of carousing with his buddies, the bachelor woke up hungover and sick from the drinks the night before.

a)

partying

b)

sleeping

c)

watching movies

23.

The child's unruly behavior made him unwelcome in the homes of other children whose mothers would not tolerate that wild behavior.

a)

wild

b)

calm

c)

charming

24.

She smiled warmly, showing no malice towards her ex-husband, even though they did not get along well.

a)

love

b)

hatred

c)

indifference